28 Gluten-Free Fall Baking Recipes You Need to Try Now

There's something about the crisp fall air that makes me want to embrace all things cozy. As the leaves turn golden and the temperatures drop, my kitchen transforms into a warm haven of baking bliss. This season, I'm all about indulgent treats that don’t just taste amazing but are also gluten-free.

Whether you have celiac disease, a gluten intolerance, or just want to diversify your baking, I've got you covered. Get ready for a mouthwatering collection of 28 Gluten-Free Fall Baking Recipes You Need to Try Now. From classic pumpkin treats to spiced apple goodies, each recipe is crafted to bring the essence of autumn right to your home.

1. Pumpkin Spice Bread

Who can resist the intoxicating aroma of pumpkin spice wafting through the kitchen?

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a loaf pan.
3. In a bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, and eggs.
4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
7. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

2. Apple Cider Donuts

These donuts are the perfect combination of tangy apple cider and warm spices.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Mix applesauce, apple cider, and sugars in another bowl.
4. Blend wet and dry mixtures until smooth.
5. Scoop batter into the donut pan.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.

3. Maple Pecan Blondies

Enjoy the sweetness of maple syrup mixed with the rich, nutty flavor of pecans.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gluten-free flour
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
3. Mix melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla in a bowl.
4. Add in flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Stir in chopped pecans.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out.
7. Bake for about 25-30 minutes.

4. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie

The iconic fall pie, made gluten-free but still rich in flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 gluten-free pie crust
• 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 2 large eggs
• 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.
3. Beat in eggs.
4. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.
5. Pour filling into the pie crust.
6. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 40-50 minutes.

5. Cranberry Orange Muffins

These muffins bring a refreshing twist with the zest of oranges and tart cranberries.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, combine sugar, coconut oil, eggs, orange juice, and orange zest.
4. Fold in the cranberries.
5. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars

A decadent cross between cheesecake and sweet potato pie.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gluten-free graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 12 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 2 large eggs

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into a baking dish.
3. Mix mashed sweet potatoes, cream cheese, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time, blending after each.
5. Pour mixture over crust.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until set.

7. Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

Nothing screams the holidays like the spicy aroma of gingerbread.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups gluten-free baking flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream together butter and sugar.
3. Beat in molasses and egg.
4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, spices, salt, and baking soda.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
6. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut shapes.
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes.

8. Apple Crisp

A warm, comforting dessert that's easy to whip up.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups peeled, sliced apples
• 1/2 cup gluten-free oats
• 1/3 cup gluten-free flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place apple slices in a baking dish.
3. Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon.
4. Sprinkle mixture over apples.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until topping is golden and apples are tender.

9. Pecan Pie Bars

Rich, sweet, and nutty goodness in bar form.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup corn syrup
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Blend flour, powdered sugar, and softened butter; press into a baking pan.
3. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
4. Beat eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla.
5. Stir in chopped pecans.
6. Pour mixture over crust.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

10. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, flavorful, and loaded with chocolate chips.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar.
3. Beat in egg, pumpkin, and vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Combine dry and wet mixtures.
6. Stir in chocolate chips.
7. Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

11. Caramel Apple Tartlets

An elegant twist on the classic caramel apple.

Ingredients:

• 1 gluten-free pie crust
• 4 medium apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out pie crust and cut into smaller circles to fit tartlet pans.
3. Arrange apple slices in tartlet pans.
4. Drizzle with caramel sauce and melted butter.
5. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until apples are tender.

12. Gluten-Free Banana Bread

The perfect way to use up overripe bananas.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups gluten-free flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour a loaf pan.
3. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.
5. Stir in eggs and mashed bananas.
6. Add the banana mixture to the dry ingredients.
7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
8. Bake for 60-65 minutes.

13. Pear and Cranberry Crisp

A unique twist on a traditional fruit crisp with sweet pears and tart cranberries.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups sliced pears
• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup gluten-free oats
• 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Toss pears, cranberries, sugar, and lemon juice together.
3. Spread mixture in a baking dish.
4. Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon.
5. Sprinkle oats mixture over the fruit.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes.

14. Sweet Potato Biscuits

Fluffy biscuits with a hint of sweet potato.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mashed, cooked sweet potatoes
• 2 cups gluten-free baking flour
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
4. Stir in mashed sweet potatoes and milk.
5. Roll out dough and cut biscuits.
6. Place biscuits on a baking sheet.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

15. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins

Savor the fall flavor in a soft, spiced muffin.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
3. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
4. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, oil, and eggs.
5. Add dry ingredients to wet mix.
6. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

16. Chocolate Avocado Brownies

These brownies are moist, chocolatey, and surprisingly healthy.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado, mashed
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
3. Mix mashed avocado, coconut oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
4. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
5. Stir until smooth.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

17. Carrot Cake

Moist, delicious, and full of fall spices.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups gluten-free flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups grated carrots

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour a cake pan.
3. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
4. In another bowl, combine sugars, oil, and eggs.
5. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
6. Stir in grated carrots.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes.

18. Almond Flour Pumpkin Pancakes

Enjoy a hearty fall breakfast with these fluffy pancakes.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Mix almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
2. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, almond butter, eggs, and maple syrup.
3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
4. Stir until well combined.
5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
6. Cook pancakes until bubbles form, then flip.

19. Zucchini Bread

Sneak some veggies in with this autumnal treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
• 2 cups gluten-free flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour a loaf pan.
3. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, combine sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
5. Add grated zucchini.
6. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
8. Bake for 60-65 minutes.

20. Maple Pumpkin Custard

A creamy, decadent dessert perfect for fall.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Whisk together pumpkin puree, heavy cream, maple syrup, egg yolks, vanilla, and spices.
3. Pour mixture into custard cups.
4. Place cups in a baking dish and fill dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the cups.
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes.

21. Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Scones

Rich, buttery scones perfect for a cozy fall day.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups gluten-free flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
4. Stir in milk, egg, and vanilla.
5. Fold in chocolate chips.
6. Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a circle.
7. Cut into wedges and place on a baking sheet.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

22. Almond Butter Cookies

Simple, rich, and perfect for a quick fall snack.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix almond butter, sugar, egg, and baking soda until smooth.
3. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
4. Flatten each ball gently with a fork.
5. Bake for 8-10 minutes.

23. Gluten-Free Ginger Snap Cookies

Crispy and perfect for dipping in your favorite fall beverage.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gluten-free flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
4. Beat in molasses and egg.
5. Gradually add dry mixture to wet.
6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
7. Flatten gently and bake for 10-12 minutes.

24. Pumpkin Cheesecake

A rich and creamy dessert that's perfect for any fall gathering.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 4 large eggs

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
4. Add pumpkin puree, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice.
5. Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed until combined.
6. Pour filling over crust.
7. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until center is almost set.

25. Gluten-Free Apple Cake

A moist and flavorful cake that highlights the best of fall's apples.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups gluten-free flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups peeled, chopped apples

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour a cake pan.
3. Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
5. Add wet ingredients to dry mixture and stir until combined.
6. Fold in chopped apples.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes.

26. Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

Indulge in warm, gooey cinnamon rolls that are totally gluten-free.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 tbsp active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups gluten-free flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine milk, yeast, and sugar; let sit for 5 minutes.
3. Add melted butter and eggs.
4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
6. Roll dough out on a floured surface.
7. Brush with melted butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
8. Roll up dough and cut into slices.
9. Place rolls in a greased baking dish.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

27. Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

This bread is a delightful blend of chocolate and pumpkin flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour a loaf pan.
3. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, and eggs.
4. In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Add wet ingredients to dry mixture and stir until smooth.
6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
7. Bake for 60-70 minutes.

28. Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

A hearty, warming breakfast perfect for chilly fall mornings.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chopped apples
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, mix oats, apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
4. In another bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, and eggs.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
6. Pour mixture into the baking dish.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes.

Conclusion

There's truly nothing like fall to inspire some serious baking adventures. The wonderful thing about these 28 gluten-free fall baking recipes is that you get to enjoy all the traditional flavors of the season without any of the gluten. From the comforting classics like pumpkin pie and apple crisp to exciting twists like sweet potato cheesecake bars and chocolate avocado brownies, this collection offers something for everyone's palate.

Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering, prepping for a cozy evening at home, or simply looking to try something new, these recipes have you covered. Give them a try and let the rich aromas of pumpkin, apple, and warm spices fill your home. Happy baking, and here's to a deliciously gluten-free fall season!